The Basics of Golf Clubs

Golf clubs are the tools that golfers use to hit the ball when playing. There are different clubs that are used for different purposes. We are going to take a look at these different types of golf clubs below:

Woods

Woods are clubs that are used to hit long shots, and especially when hitting off the tee. They are hollow bodies huge headed clubs. The head is made of wood while the pole is metal.

Hybrids

Hybrids are a combination of a fairway wood head design and an iron length shaft. The long irons are the hardest to hit, and the idea of the hybrids give the golfer a more forgiving option when compared to long irons

Irons

Irons are generally used when the golfer is 200 yards or less away from the green, and the closer the golfer is to the green, the higher the iron used. A standard set of irons consists of 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 irons and the pitching wedge (PW). The 3 and 4 irons are harder to hit than the higher number irons.

Wedges

Wedges are really just specialty irons and consist of a pitching wedge (PW), the highest lofted iron in a standard set and lowest loft of the wedges. The other wedges are the approach wedge (AW), sand wedge (SW), the lob wedge (LW), and the high-lob wedge.

Putters

A putter is a golf club that is used to get the ball into the hole. The putter is used on the green and there are many styles of putters: short, belly, long, bent, center-hosel, heel-toe, mallet, and so on.

Putters List

Below we are going to look at some putters that you can consider buying.

The Titleist Scotty Cameron Select Newport 2

This blade comes with a steel face with a steel insert inside of it, improving the response and feel of the putter would be improved. It comes with extra membrane placed in the back of the steel face.

Pros

The putter has a classic silver finish which makes it look luxurious and elegant at the same time.

The putter is reliable for hitting birdies when you’re far away and also gives you a forward roll that’s stable.

The best feature of the putter is the vibration dampener because it is solid but feels soft. This gives balance to your strokes and allows them to get hit straight forward.

Cons

These putters can be quite expensive.

If you’re looking for a putter that is exceptionally forgiving, then this putter is not for you.

The Callaway Odyssey Woks Versa Tank Cruiser

The design comes with a Fusion RX insert that has a patterned finish. This will give the ball an extra roll forward when it’s put. You can also adjust the weight of the head to 385, 375, or 365 grams.

Pros

The putter has a soft feel, but you can change this by adjusting the weight of the head.

If you make a soft shot, you’ll still get great speed and roll with it.

The putter appears larger than your average thin blade that has additional mass in the back of the face.

There are also additional visual aids which will help you with alignment.

Cons

Although the putter is stable, it has a pretty high heft to it.

When the putter makes impact with the ball, it may feel too soft for your tastes.

TaylorMade OS Monte Carlo

This putter has a mallet design of midsize and contains numerous visual aids to help with alignment. The Monte Carlo is an excellent tool for handicap players. Plus, the mallet head features an insert which gives the putter more MOI and a bigger sweet spot that will give you dependable results.

Pros

This is a very forgiving putter which makes it great for beginners.

The putter is well balanced, accurate, and stable.

There are bright white and red visual aids that are raised on the large flange, which will help you figure out your approach.

Cons

The putter has a silver metallic finish which will create a glare when you’re putting under the bright sunlight.

Although the putter is extra forgiving, more experienced players will notice less feedback and feel while holding it. Every shot will feel the same to them.

Cleveland TFI Smart Square Putter

The face insert of this putter is made of polymer and rests on a light aluminum body. There is added balance to the putter with the alloy wings that are high density. Although the putter weighs 360 grams, it doesn’t seem to be an issue for most players. The copper infused face and milled finish are all you need to roll the ball forward.

Pros

If you’re performing a long or medium range putt on slower greens, this putter is ideal for you.

If you have an off-center shot, you’ll get plenty of feedback in order to identify it.

Most importantly, there is a lot of stability with the putter and its big head has a few visual aids which will help you align your shots better.

Cons

The visual aids are so pleasing to look at, that they can be a distraction.

Controlling the distance may prove to be difficult with this.

Nike Method Converge Putter

This is now considered a rare putter because Nike has pulled away from the golf club business as of 2017. So, if you can find one still for sale at a discount then get it right away. This mallet putter has a 370-gram head and additional weight on the toe and heel, which gave it more stability. The head’s counterbalances can also be adjusted.

Pros

If you’re performing a long or medium range putt on slower greens, this putter is ideal for you.

If you have an off-center shot, you’ll get plenty of feedback in order to identify it.

Most importantly, there is a lot of stability with the putter and its big head has a few visual aids which will help you align your shots better.

Cons

The visual aids are so pleasing to look at, that they can be a distraction.